Metropolitan Board Re-elects Ortega, Jr. as Chair
LOS ANGELES — Adán Ortega, Jr. will remain at the helm of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Board of Directors through 2026, following a unanimous vote Oct. 8 by the Board to re-elect him as Chair.
Ortega, who will begin his second two-year term in 2025, pledged to continue his leadership on critical issues, particularly the urgency to address climate change in water planning decisions and investments, according to a news release from Metropolitan. Ortega has served on Metropolitan’s 38-member Board since 2019 and has worked in government relations and water for more than 30 years. He was unchallenged in his bid for reelection.
The principal of Ortega Strategies Group, a public affairs and government relations firm based in Fullerton, Ortega previously served as Metropolitan’s Vice President of External Affairs from 1999 to 2005. Before his role with Metropolitan, he was Chief Deputy for then-Secretary of State Bill Jones and Assistant General Manager of both West Basin and Central Basin municipal water districts.
In 2013, Ortega was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the California Water Commission. Prior to that, he was appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, where Ortega chaired its water committee from 2005 to 2012.
Ortega is the 20th Chairman in Metropolitan’s 94-year history and the first Latino chair. He was appointed as San Fernando representative on Metropolitan’s Board in March 2021 after previously representing the City of Fullerton from February 2019 to February 2021.
A Fullerton resident, Ortega holds bachelor’s degrees in English and history from Whittier College.
Expanded Salton Sea Restoration Project Breaks Ground
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the expansion of restoration work at the Salton Sea that broke ground Oct. 15. The 750-acre expansion builds on the state’s ongoing work to enhance wildlife habitat, protect public health and improve water quality at the Salton Sea. The current project footprint is set at nearly 5,000 acres.
California was granted $175 million from the Biden-Harris Administration this summer and $70 million in December 2023 as part of a $250 million commitment from the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate Salton Sea restoration efforts. This complements the more than $500 million in state funding secured to date.
The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland water body, has shrunk in recent years due to reduced inflows, resulting in an exposed lakebed that releases small dust particles that worsen air quality in the Imperial Valley, a region already burdened by poor air quality. The reduced water levels and increased salinity also negatively impact habitat for wildlife, including birds traveling the Pacific flyway.
“California is making major strides on restoration efforts at the Salton Sea, and we’re expanding this critical work to create habitat on hundreds more acres and help improve air quality in neighboring communities,” stated Gov. Gavin Newsom in a news release. Our progress to date is a testament to the strong partnerships underpinning these efforts and I look forward to the work ahead to deliver on our ecological, health and economic goals for this important region.”
The federal support enables the expansion of the ongoing Species Conservation Habitat Project at the southern edge of the sea. Located near the community of Westmorland, the expanded project will create a network of ponds and wetlands to provide habitat for fish and birds and reduce dust in the area that impacts air quality.
Yuba Water Invests Millions to Improve Local Water Supply Reliability and Water Quality
Yuba Water has committed more than $3 million to support local projects aimed at improving water supply reliability in the Yuba County foothills, protecting water quality in the Yuba River watershed and shoring-up key infrastructure that reduces flood risk for the City of Marysville.
Improved efficiency and water conservation in the foothills
Yuba Water approved an amendment to increase a previously awarded grant for the North Yuba Water District from $240,000 to $1.6 million to replace aging residential, commercial and agricultural water meters.
The meter replacement project will improve water-use efficiency, allowing for remote meter reading to detect leaks early. The funds from Yuba Water will be used as a local match for North Yuba Water District to qualify for a possible $2 million federal grant. The district will contribute $705,000 of its own funds toward the project.
Additionally, Yuba Water approved a $761,083 cost-share grant for canal improvements within North Yuba Water District’s service area. The canal stabilization project will involve lining 10,850 feet of canal to reduce water loss and improve reliability for water deliveries to residents in Brownsville, Frenchtown, Dobbins and Oregon House.
“They’ve saved so much water from the projects they’ve already done,” said Jon Messick, Yuba Water’s chairman of the board. “They’ve delivered irrigation water for the last two years, and that hadn’t happened in a long time. So, the projects we’ve helped them complete are making a huge difference. This will save an additional 1,500 gallons per minute – a 50 percent cut. That’s a ton of water.”
Yuba Water’s grant will cover half of the project, with the district funding the remaining cost.
Pump upgrades to reduce flood risk for Marysville
An additional $713,000 grant to Marysville will help replace three large flow pumps and an electric motor on a low flow pump at the city’s 17th Street pump station near Highway 20. The station collects stormwater from much of the city before pumping it back into the Yuba River channel and plays a key role in reducing flood risk for east Marysville during intense rain events. The city is planning the work to coincide with additional pump upgrades funded by a separate $275,000 grant from the Feather River Air Quality Management District to streamline improvements and reduce overhead costs.
The pump replacement is part of ongoing improvements to the 7.6-mile-long Marysville Ring Levee, a multi-agency flood risk reduction project that includes Yuba Water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Central Valley Flood Protection Board and the Marysville Levee Commission.
Combating environmental impacts of illegal cannabis grows
Lastly, Yuba Water awarded the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Enforcement Team $70,000 to double the impact of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to reduce environmental impacts throughout the Yuba River watershed from environmental violations related to illegal cannabis grows.
So far this year, the enforcement team executed 44 search warrants, destroyed more than 94,000 marijuana plants and 5,000 pounds of processed marijuana, arrested 30 suspects and documented more than 150 environmental violations directly affecting local waterways.
The funds from Yuba Water will help the task force continue to address illegal water diversions and discharges, including pesticides that negatively impact both surface and groundwater quality throughout the watershed.
Each grant was previously reviewed and recommended for approval by Yuba Water’s Project Operations and Development Committee during their Oct. 1 meeting.
During the meeting, Yuba Water also shared a new video highlighting the positive impact of the agency’s Community Impact Grant and Loan Program featuring some of its recent grantees. Watch the new video here and learn more at yubawater.org.
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Water Education Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Water Leaders Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Water Education Foundation’s 2025 California Water Leaders program, and ACWA members are encouraged to apply to be considered for ACWA’s John P. Fraser Fellowship. The deadline to apply is Dec. 5.
ACWA’s fellowship covers the program’s $4,700 tuition and limited travel expenses. Applicants must apply through the Foundation’s application process and meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements. In determining the winner of the fellowship, special consideration will be given to applicants from smaller agencies and those with limited budgets for professional development.
Water Leaders is a prestigious, one-year program for early to mid-career participants throughout California who want to deepen their knowledge of water and improve their leadership skills. Each year there are roughly 20 class members who participate in a variety of activities including a one-day orientation in Sacramento, Foundation water tours, the Foundation’s Water 101 Workshop, shadowing and interviewing a mentor, and special meetings to develop a class presentation and written report.
ACWA created the John P. Fraser Fellowship in 2019 to provide financial support to an individual working at an ACWA public member agency to participate in the Water Leaders class. The fellowship honors Executive Director John P. Fraser, who passed away in 2018, for his 22 years of service to the association and for his numerous contributions, which include creating the organization that became today’s Water Education Foundation.
For more details about the fellowship, including full requirements and the selection process, visit www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/fellowship.
For more details about the class, including instructions for applying, visit www.watereducation.org/water-leaders.
WVWD Shines Spotlight on Team During Water Professionals Appreciation Week
WALNUT – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) proudly celebrated California Water Professionals Appreciation Week from October 5-13, 2024. This week, officially designated by the California Legislature, recognizes the essential role of water and wastewater professionals in providing safe and reliable services across the state. It also serves to educate the community and highlight rewarding careers in the water industry.
To kick off the week, WVWD staff gathered for their annual pancake breakfast. During the event, team members received new shirts showcasing one of the District’s 32 reservoirs. The Pathfinder Reservoir shirt, designed collaboratively by the External Affairs & Sustainability and Engineering departments, featured the reservoir’s original design plans and included a QR code linking to a music video that highlighted water conservation and the District’s pride in serving its community.
WVWD organized a variety of activities to keep the festivities thriving. Daily treats kept everyone energized and engaged, while a coffee cart served handcrafted beverages, and chair massages provided relaxation. The celebrations culminated in the much-anticipated kickball game, where staff divided into two teams— “Team Potable Water” and “Team Recycled Water.” This game always creates a buzz of friendly competition and adds an extra spark.
In addition to these activities, the week provided an opportunity to honor the eight employees who have dedicated over 20 years of service to the District. Each of these valued team members received a curated gift basket, including a special “20 Year Club” mug. WVWD also featured “Water Pro Spotlights” on social media, providing a platform for them to share their diverse experiences in the water industry. This initiative highlighted the passion and dedication of those who work diligently behind the scenes.
“Our water professionals are absolutely vital to our community, and every year, it’s a joy to take a moment to honor their hard work during this special time,” said WVWD General Manager, Sheryl Shaw. “This isn’t just about recognizing our team; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the essential services they provide. The activities and treats we offer are just a small way of showing our appreciation. Their commitment truly makes a difference every day.”
The District was proud to join agencies statewide celebrating this week and aims to continue to inspire future generations to explore careers as water professionals. To check out our “Water Pro Spotlights,” follow us here or learn more on our website at walnutvalleywater.gov.
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About WVWD
WVWD was formed in 1952, and after seven decades of service to the community, the District operates and maintains a drinking water and recycled water system serving a population of nearly 100,000 residents. The WVWD team is comprised of water professionals dedicated to meeting the water supply needs of the communities it serves (Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights, Pomona, Industry, and West Covina). WVWD is committed to leading with integrity and does so through excellence in customer service, communication, accountability, reliability, efficiency, and quality.
Hi-Desert Water District Awarded $103 Million for Collection System Construction
YUCCA VALLEY – This September, the State Water Resources Control Board committed nearly $104 million in grant funding—$103 million from the California 2021 Wastewater Infrastructure Funds and $750 thousand from a federal principal forgiveness loan—to support the next construction phase of the Hi-Desert Water District’s (District) sewer collection system. As the project serves a small, disadvantaged community, the funding will not need to be repaid.
This funding is very good news for Yucca Valley as the District now faces the next phase of implementing and expanding its sewer collection system project to provide sewer service to additional customers.
“We at the board are glad to see this wastewater project expand the District’s capacity to serve the growing needs of the region, well into the future,” said Joe Karkoski, Deputy Director at the State Water Board and head of its Division of Financial Assistance. “The state’s financial support for this project comes from Governor Newsom’s and the California Legislature’s recent and historic investments in infrastructure aimed at securing economic and security dividends that come from protecting our groundwater, investing in the state’s disadvantaged communities, and developing our resilience to climate change.”
The recently committed funding is in addition to the almost $145 million — $137.9 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and $7 million from Prop 1 Groundwater funding — provided since 2016 to complete the earlier Wastewater Treatment and Water Reclamation Facility, and the Septic System Abatement & Private Lateral Installation projects. The CWSRF is a federal-state partnership that provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects, including municipal sewer system and wastewater facilities. In total the Water Board has provided $248 million in funding, highlighting California’s commitment to protecting our water resources and instilling resiliency in the system’s infrastructure.
The new collection system will help the District comply with the Colorado River Regional Water Quality Control Board’s septic discharge prohibition.
“It is very important to address the potential contamination issues from septic waste,” said Peter Satin, chair of the Colorado River Basin Water Board. “We commend Hi Desert for acting to build the necessary infrastructure to protect our habitat and drinking water.”
Interim General Manager Tony Culver explains with excitement, “We are pleased to share the State has recognized our project as a priority. With the approval of this funding, we can now move forward with awarding a contract to a qualified contractor for the final planning and construction phases. This will enable the expansion of the sewer collection system, allowing us to serve more customers in the area.
As we add more users to the system, it will help achieve greater economies of scale, ultimately benefiting all users. By distributing the operational costs of both the treatment plant and collection system, we can enhance the efficiency and affordability of our services for the entire community.”
Construction is anticipated to begin January 2025 with a completion date of December 31, 2025.
Additional information:
Funding for the construction phase of the sewer collection system project has been provided under the California Budget Act of 2021, through an agreement with the State Water Board, and from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which may include capitalization funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
The District recognizes there will be many questions about the next phase of expanding the sewer collection system to bring sewer service to more customers and what areas will be under construction. Customers are encouraged to visit the District’s website for current information and sign up for email updates at www.hdwd.com. The District does not have all the answers at this time, but does want to share this good news with the District’s customers about receipt of the funding.
The District will be sending information directly to property owners in the areas that will be under construction and will be providing regular updates as we know more. The private property connections are not included in the scope of the funding received from the State Water Board, so property owners will need to plan to hire a contractor to connect to the sewer and abandon their septic system.
Yucca Valley is subject to the Regional Water Board’s septic prohibition requiring the remaining phases to cease discharging to septic systems by December 31, 2031, or 180 days after the municipal sewage collection system becomes available, whichever comes first. While the District has several years to comply, it will continue to make progress to expand the sewer collection system and comply with the Regional Water Board’s Basin Plan.
Phase I construction was completed in 2019 and has been operational for a few years now. Over 95% of the customers in Phase I are connected and those remaining to be served are working to connect to avoid the State enforcement action. Phase I was paid for with a low-interest loan secured by Assessment District 2014-1, which is paid for by property owners in all phases over a period of 30 years on their property tax roll. Phases II and III were assessed a portion of the cost of Phase I that they will benefit from once connected.
The Town of Yucca Valley passed Measure Z which placed a ½ cent sales tax on local purchases to help reduce the financial burden to those in the Phase I assessment district. Since 2016, Measure Z has generated over $16 million to help pay down the loan for Phase 1, thereby reducing what property owners have had to pay each year.
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MVWD Recognized as EPA WaterSense Promotional Partner of the Year
MONTCLAIR – Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) has earned national recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its first WaterSense Promotional Partner of the Year Award! The award was presented at the annual WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas, NV on September 26, 2024.
The EPA recognized more than 50 utilities, manufacturers, builders, a retailer, and other organizations that make it possible for consumers and businesses to save water, energy, and money by promoting water-efficient products, homes, and programs. MVWD was one of 10 Partner of the Year Award winners from across the nation.
Through social media and in-person education, MVWD implemented WaterSense campaigns and water conservation initiatives throughout the year. During Fix a Leak Week, for example, MVWD demonstrated simple leak repair tips with “how to” graphics on social media. The Leak Repair 101 Workshop provided hands-on instruction on how to fix leaks and efficient irrigation maintenance tips while attendees were provided basic leak repair kits.
In 2023, MVWD hosted several events to help customers combat drought conditions with programs and resources to be water-wise. MVWD hosted its first-ever Waterwise Expo in April 2023, showcasing the benefits of California native plants, efficient irrigation techniques, and strategies for maximizing water savings. In June, MVWD hosted a Sustainable Landscaping Lunch & Learn to help property managers and maintenance teams work together to improve commercial landscape water use. Sprinkler Spruce-Up and Smart Irrigation Month campaigns encouraged customers to visit MVWD’s Customer Service Lobby for irrigation tips and giveaways as well as to sign up for their Sprinkler Timer Program, Nozzle Retrofit Program, and Irrigation Tune-Up Program.
On social media, MVWD promoted Water Tip Wednesdays with weekly messages aimed at waterwise irrigation tips and promotion of WaterSense-labeled products when purchasing new appliances, plumbing fixtures, and irrigation products. Throughout the year, MVWD encouraged people to commit to water conservation through the I’m for Water Pledge, receiving 557 responses. In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Montclair’s Economic Development Department, MVWD spread WaterSense messages to the business community through e-newsletters and social media.
“Our Board of Directors and staff are committed to helping our customers make conservation a way of life, which is made easier through the resources available by EPA and the WaterSense program,” said Sandra Rose, President of Monte Vista Water District’s Board of Directors. “We are honored and humbled to receive this prestigious recognition from EPA.”
Last year, MVWD earned its first-ever WaterSense Excellence in Outreach Award. MVWD provides a variety of free programs and rebates to help customers make minor improvements around the home to use water more efficiently, which can result in savings on their water bill.
Products that carry the WaterSense label help save water as well as yield lower water and energy costs. WaterSense-labeled products can be found at most retail stores that sell appliances, plumbing fixtures, and irrigation products. For more information, visit https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watersense-products.
Kings River Fisheries Management Program Marks 25th Anniversary
The Kings River Fisheries Management Program (KRFMP) was launched in 1999 through cooperation between the Kings River Conservation District (KRCD), Kings River Water Association (KRWA), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), to enhance the fisheries of the Kings River and Pine Flat Reservoir. Management goals were established for Pine Flat Reservoir and the 77 miles of river below Pine Flat. The past 25 years have been filled with hard work, effective partnerships, and physical improvements to the Kings River to ensure native fish and wildlife species have the habitat they need to thrive in a healthy river.
What a fish wants, what a fish needs: Plenty of cool water – This is not a given in a climate prone to drought and extreme summer heat. It takes an ongoing commitment by humans to ensure there is enough flowing water in the Kings River and maintain temperature to support fish and their food sources. All 28 members of KRWA (p. 37-41) who hold water rights on the Kings River each devote 10% of their storage for this purpose. To further this effort, the Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant turbine bypass located at the base of Pine Flat Dam was completed in 2003. The dam was built with several outlet levels (bottom, middle, and top) that are used depending on reservoir elevation. The turbine bypasses allow water to pass through the dam via pipelines called ‘penstocks’ when power generation is not occurring, to blend water from the penstocks and other dam outlets to achieve the best possible downstream water temperature conditions for the fishery.
Habitat for eggs, fry, and adults: Fish need different things from their environment at different life stages. Eggs need to stay undisturbed until they mature and hatch into fry (young fish). Fry need shallow water, vegetation, and cobbled streambeds to provide cover from predators and slower water to keep from being swept downstream. Adult fish need cover from predators and access to food like aquatic and terrestrial insects, crayfish, and algae, and the right conditions for spawning.
To date, approximately 3,600 boulders have been placed in the Kings River between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) bridge just below Pine Flat Dam and Avocado Lake Park. The boulders create habitat structure for survival and rearing habitat for juvenile fish, low-flow habitat for adult fish, and refuge from high-velocity flows and feeding stations for both. Other structural enhancements of channel diversity include approximately 30 coves and jetties built along the riverbank between the USACE bridge and Fresno County’s Choinumni Park.
Reinforcements: Between 2012 and 2024, an astonishing 3,788,000 rainbow trout eggs were incubated by KRFMP staff and volunteers in the river-side incubator building just below Pine Flat Dam. Fry are released into the Kings River when they are about an inch long, and four-six weeks after hatching from eggs. In addition to the millions of trout fry raised and released into the river, nearly 210,000 farm-raised rainbow trout, 82,575 pounds, were purchased and released into the river to supplement the CDFW stocking program.
Checking in on native fish: Each fall, KRFMP conducts its annual fish population survey to get an idea of how fish are faring. Surveys show that while population numbers fluctuate from year to year, native fish continue to be the dominant fish species found below Pine Flat Dam with a wide range of ages being recorded. This tells us instream conditions are suitable for maintaining naturally reproducing self-sustaining populations of native fish.
Funding and partnerships: Most of the funding to support the fishery program each year is provided by KRWA, KRCD, and CDFW, and some comes from grants and donations. The nearly $6.4 million Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant turbine bypass project was designed and constructed by the USACE and cost-shared by KRCD, KRWA, CDFW, and California Department of Water Resources. Funding for rainbow trout eggs comes from the Kings River Conservancy through a grant provided by the Edward K. Martin Family Fund managed by the Central Valley Community Foundation. Locally, KRWA and KRCD commit to financially supporting the program. In-kind support is also provided by the agencies. Public access to the Kings River was made easier with construction of a gravel parking lot at Fresno County’s Greenbelt Park, on Piedra Road near Friant Canal in Sanger, funded in part by a grant from the Fresno County Recreation and Wildlife Commission and maintained by Fresno County Parks.
The incubator building, owned by Fresno County, was brought into operational shape with a $37,500 grant from the Edward K. Martin Family Fund. The 2,200-foot long Thorburn Spawning Channel was brought to fruition with a $116,000 grant from the California Transportation Commission’s Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program. The project serves to restore some of the riparian, wetland and woodland and elderberry habitat loss from construction of the Highway 180 realignment between Trimmer Springs Road and Frankwood Avenue by Caltrans. The project modified an existing side channel to create spawning and rearing habitat for trout, enhanced and preserved wetland, riparian, and oak habitats, and provided elderberry bushes to support elderberry longhorn beetles (a federally threatened species).
Many hands: Volunteers are an important and valued part of KRFMP’s ongoing success. People give their time and labor to do annual fish population surveys, daily care of trout eggs and fry at the incubator building, release fry into the river, and Kings River clean-ups every third Saturday of the month to collect trash and remove graffiti from recreation spots and trails along the Kings River. To date, volunteers have given over 5,100 hours of time.
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Visit www.krfmp.org/gallery for a look at what KRFMP, its partners and volunteers do on the beautiful Kings River.
Marina Coast Water District and Partners Win National Award for Recycled Water
Marina Coast Water District, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), and California American Water (Cal-Am) were jointly honored by the WateReuse Association as “2024 Recycled Water Customer of the Year” for innovation and support of advanced purified, recycled water.
As a project co-owner, Marina Coast Water District and its partners all worked with Pure Water Monterey to develop the recycled water. Marina Coast Water District delivers its share to golf courses in Seaside, with plans to expand service to additional customers over time. MPMWD and Cal-Am inject their share into the groundwater aquifer, where it is stored for later use and undergoes additional natural filtration as it passes through layers of soil and rock.
This public-private partnership currently provides one-third of all the water needed on the Peninsula and will provide over half of the current water demand when the Pure Water Monterey Expansion project is completed this coming year.
“This is a sustainable, drought-proof supply,” noted Remleh Scherzinger, General Manager of Marina Coast Water District. “It is already addressing the water needs of Peninsula residents and businesses today, and it will continue to do so well into the future. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved by working together.”
Marina Coast Water District being presented with the National Award for innovation and support of advance-purified recycled water. Right to left: Remleh Scherzinger, General Manager of Marina Coast Water District (MCWD; Gail Morton, President of the MCWD Board of Directors; Brenley McKenna, Managing Director of WateReuse, and; Paul Sciuto, General Manager of Monterey One Water.
Rowland Water District Strengthens Community Bonds
ROWLAND HEIGHTS — In a heartwarming effort to give back, Rowland Water District (RWD) employees have launched a new outreach program aimed at providing essential resources and supporting our local community. Caring for Our Neighbors highlights Rowland’s commitment to uplifting the community through various charity and volunteer events and ties into RWD’s new purpose statement: We are devoted to caring for our neighbors and our future.
During a recent internal fundraiser, District staff raised over $2,000 to purchase school supplies and donate 44 fully equipped backpacks to three local schools in its service area: Jellick Elementary School, Rowland Elementary School, and Blandford Elementary School.
District staff worked with local teachers to identify essential supplies that students at each grade level would need for the school year and assembled curated backpacks as a result. Common supplies included lunch boxes, reusable water bottles, pencils, crayons, pencil boxes, wide-ruled paper, glue, padded headphones, and more.
“Launching the Caring for Our Neighbors program has been a deeply rewarding experience for all of us,” said Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Brittnie Gildea. “Our team truly values the members of our community and hopes to make an impact through volunteering and outreach.”
Building on this momentum, District staff recently volunteered at the Rowland Unified School District’s Family Resource Center’s ‘Fresh Start’ event held on August 8th to help prepare 147 children for the school year by supplying them with the necessary items they would need to be successful. The District is also partnering with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Rowland Heights to have employees volunteer at future food bank distribution events.
The Caring for Our Neighbors program is a reflection of WHO RWD employees are – welcoming, humble, and original.
“Launched by RWD employees as a way to give back, the Caring for our Neighbors program aligns perfectly with our purpose statement,” said Director of Operations Allen Davidson, who spearheaded this initiative. “We take pride in being part of an organization that makes an impact through service, volunteerism, and outreach.”
Rowland Water District’s Caring for Our Neighbors program is not just about giving back—it’s about fostering a stronger, more connected community.
Learn more at rwd.org.